Underplayed Gems

Star Ocean: The Second Story (1998)

Star Ocean: The Second Story cover
Developer
tri-Ace
Publisher
Enix Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 32 player ratings

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How it feels

A sprawling sci-fi fantasy JRPG that pulls you through branching character stories and frantic real-time battles with a sense of grand adventure.

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About

The first "Star Ocean" released outside of Japan. It was later re-released on the PSP under the name "Star Ocean: Second Evolution".

What players say

A beloved cult JRPG whose Private Actions and affection system spin out dozens of branching endings, giving the cast real warmth and huge replay value; cherished as a charming, ambitious PS1 classic.

Screenshots

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